Wisdom is a fascinating subject. Is someone wise because they have a high IQ or great ability to process information? Or a great memory? Or street smart? All of these contribute but the scripture teaches the highest wisdom comes from God. James has a special insight into humility and wisdom today. I had not considered this kind of wisdom until I paused after reading...
"Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. Such "wisdom" does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, of the devil. For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness."
Wow! What a concept. Wisdom comes from a life of humility with ego under control. The Book of James speaks so powerfully about what may be considered ordinary producing a harvest of the extraordinary.
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